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December 23, 2022

U.S. Life Expectancy Falls for Second Straight Year As Drug Overdose and COVID Deaths Take Toll

Ambar Castillo STAT News

A baby born in the U.S. in 2021 has a life expectancy at the lowest level since 1996. Native Americans, Black people and Hispanics are hardest hit. “Our increasingly potent and deadly drug supply is a result of the war on drugs.”

December 23, 2022

Charlene Mitchell, 92, Dies; First Black Woman To Run for President

Clay Risen The New York Times

Charlene Mitchell led a long and multi-faceted political career, including first Black woman to run for President, leader of the movement against racial and political repression, advocate for democracy, socialism and internationalism.

December 23, 2022

Could Democrats Really Elect a Moderate Republican Speaker?

Robert Kuttner The American Prospect

It’s a long shot, but not out of the question.

Trump's White House 'Ethics' Lawyer Is in Very Big Trouble

December 23, 2022

@GlennKirschner2 joins The Legal Breakdown to discuss the bombshell reporting that Trump's White House ethics lawyer counseled Cassidy Hutchinson to mislead the committee and what the consequences are.

Inside Trader Joe's Workers' Fight for a Union Contract

December 23, 2022

Trader Joe's is sabotaging negotiations. TJ workers take us inside their fight for a contract with the “progressive” company.

Feliz Navidad | Grandpa Elliott Tribute

December 23, 2022

Join us in remembering his impactful journey from singing on the streets of New Orleans for 65 years, to performing in over 25 countries around the world!

How Iran's Repression Machine Works

December 23, 2022

And the protesters rising up against it.

The Best of Trevor Taking on Conservatives

December 23, 2022

During his seven years as Daily Show host, Trevor Noah sat down with high-profile 'conservatives' such as Lindsey Graham and Chris Christie. A fond look back.

December 23, 2022

Friday Nite Videos | December 23, 2022

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The Best of Trevor Taking on Conservatives. How Iran's Repression Machine Works. Feliz Navidad | Grandpa Elliott Tribute. Inside Trader Joe's Workers' Fight for a Union Contract. Trump's White House 'Ethics' Lawyer Is in Very Big Trouble.

December 22, 2022

Meeting Labor’s Moment

Lane Windham Working-Class Perspectives

The post-neoliberal world could move in a neo-authoritarian, elitist, anti-democratic direction. Or it could be a communitarian, multiracial democracy. For the second option prevails, labor must help forge a new order that lifts all working people.